Gladewater in Gregg County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Gladewater Post Office
Donated by Elaine Roddy
The Gladewater Post Office was established August 22. 1873. After being located in several downtown buildings, an effort, spearheaded by several Gladewater citizens, was backed by Congressman Lindley Beckworth to have money appropriated for a new post office building. This led to ground breaking ceremonies being held in 1938. The new building has been continuously occupied by the Post Office since 1940.
Welding done by Jon-Eric Johnson
For more Gladewater History visit the Gladewater Museum
Erected 2015 by Gladewater Museum. (Marker Number 8.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is August 22, 1873.
Location. 32° 32.111′ N, 94° 56.704′ W. Marker is in Gladewater, Texas, in Gregg County. Marker is at the intersection of West Pacific Avenue and North Dean Street, on the left when traveling west on West Pacific Avenue. The marker is located along the street next to the railroad tracks. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gladewater TX 75647, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rosendale Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); First Franchised Motor Bus Line in Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); John Ben Shepperd (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp's Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gladewater Discovery Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Development of Gladewater (within shouting distance of this marker); The Notorious Bonnie & Clyde (within shouting distance of this marker); Gladewater (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gladewater.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.